Senior Biomedical Scientist – Dissection

About the role

Join Diagnexia’s fully digitised pathology laboratory as a Senior Biomedical Scientist specialising in tissue dissection. You will lead high‑quality specimen processing, mentor junior staff and contribute to research and method development.

Key responsibilities

• Collect and handle samples, performing dissection of Category A‑C (and occasional D‑E) specimens.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, lead internal audits and UKAS/ISO 15189 readiness activities.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, deliver in‑house training and competency assessments.
• Manage inventory of reagents and consumables to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Ensure QC/QA compliance, produce clear reports for pathologists and stakeholders, and support research initiatives.

Required profile

• Current HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist (maintained continuously).
• BSc in Biomedical Science (or equivalent) with at least 5 years post‑registration experience in a UKAS‑accredited histopathology lab.
• Strong dissection experience (Category A‑C; Category D‑E a plus) and competence in special stains, embedding and microtomy.
• Proven experience mentoring/supervising laboratory staff and preparing for UKAS audits.

Required skills

• Tissue dissection (Category A‑C, D‑E).
• Special stains, embedding, microtome operation.
• Laboratory equipment maintenance (e.g., AFOS bench, tissue processors).
• Method development, validation and optimisation.
• QC/QA procedures and regulatory compliance (UKAS, ISO 15189, GDPR).

What we offer

• Competitive salary above NHS pay scales.
• Generous sign‑on bonus.
• UK relocation support allowance.
• Annual performance‑based pay progression.
• Private healthcare, pension and increasing holiday entitlement.
• Clear career progression pathways and a supportive team culture.